Tarry Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationTAIR-ee / ˈtæriEnglish; Scottish
Meaning
English: hill; Scottish: from the hill
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Tarry is derived from the English and Scottish languages. It is often associated with geographical features, particularly hills or elevated areas. The name may have been used to denote someone who lived near or on a hill. Its usage has varied over time, but it remains relatively uncommon as a given name.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tarry was first seen in the United States in 1940. Tarry has ranked as high as #1074 nationally, which occurred in 1968, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Tarry has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 9 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 11 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 15 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 13 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 18 |
| 1963 | 17 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 20 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |